Looking to tone and lift your bum? Trainer Andrea Orbeck created this sculpting series to keep her supermodel clients' backsides in tip-top shape. Don't worry if you don't have an exercise band to wrap around your thighs; these exercises will work your butt even without added resistance. Press play and get ready to sculpt like a supermodel!
Take five minutes out of your day to challenge your core. Strengthening the center of your body does wonders for your posture and your athletic performance — hello increased endurance! You might be unfamiliar with two of the moves, so watch our video tutorials to help you master the up-down plank (aka push-up walks) and advanced bridge.
There's only a few days left until the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon (May 19) and for many runners, leg cramps are a serious problem come race day. Training strategically and running your race with a well-thought plan can help prevent tired muscles from seizing in the final kilometres. Here are helpful tips for keeping cramps at bay and ways to work through any that might come your way before crossing the finish line. Check out these nutrition tips and last minute marathon tips before the big day!
You can get your heart rate up in the comfort of your own home. Skip the gym and the cardio machine for this short, fun, and hard cardio workout. We think you'll love it! And your arms and legs will feel worked too. Equipment wise you will need a step (for step-ups) and a jump rope. If there are no stairs in your home use a small bench, march in place with some vigor, or up the intensity by running in place doing high knees jog — this advanced variation works the abs too. If you don’t have a jump rope just imagine you do and hop over your imaginary rope.
| Exercise | Time / Reps |
|---|---|
| March in place | 2 minutes |
| Step-ups | 2 minutes |
| Jump rope | 2 minutes |
| Stretch | Hamstrings, quads, calves, inner thighs |
That wraps up the warmup. To see the rest of the workout, keep reading.
You can get your heart rate up in the comfort of your own home. Skip the gym and the cardio machine for this short, fun, and hard cardio workout. We think you'll love it! And your arms and legs will feel worked too. Equipment wise you will need a step (for step-ups) and a jump rope. If there are no stairs in your home use a small bench, march in place with some vigor, or up the intensity by running in place doing high knees jog — this advanced variation works the abs too. If you don’t have a jump rope just imagine you do and hop over your imaginary rope.
| Exercise | Time / Reps |
|---|---|
| March in place | 2 minutes |
| Step-ups | 2 minutes |
| Jump rope | 2 minutes |
| Stretch | Hamstrings, quads, calves, inner thighs |
That wraps up the warmup. To see the rest of the workout, keep reading.
As we transition into cold and flu season, it can be challenging to determine why your nose is running — is it a cold or is it allergies?
Sorting through symptoms to determine what is causing your runny nose, a virus or pollen, will help you better manage your symptoms. Here is the list comparing the symptoms of the common cold with those that accompany seasonal allergies that should help you figure out what is going on with your nose.
Itchy nose: Although allergies and colds both produce a runny nose and congestion, allergies create the uncomfortable and persistent itchy nose. The itch generally occurs in the back of the nose and is difficult to "scratch." Folks suffering from nasal pruritus (the fanciest way in the world to say "itchy nose") often scrunch up their faces, like a bunny, to try to alleviate the discomfort.
The sneeze: Sneezing frequently, and sometimes quietly, is common with allergies. Allergy sneezes are an attempt to remove allergens from the nose. Sneezes from colds tend to be loud, deep, and infrequent, attempting to clear the bronchial congestion down in the lungs. Unfortunately, the list of symptoms is a bit longer, so keep reading.
As we transition from cold and flu season to allergy season, it can be challenging to determine why your nose is running — is it a cold or is it allergies?
Sorting through symptoms to determine what is causing your runny nose, a virus or pollen, will help you better manage your symptoms. Here is the list comparing the symptoms of the common cold with those that accompany seasonal allergies that should help you figure out what is going on with your nose.
Itchy nose: Although allergies and colds both produce a runny nose and congestion, allergies create the uncomfortable and persistent itchy nose. The itch generally occurs in the back of the nose and is difficult to "scratch." Folks suffering from nasal pruritus (the fanciest way in the world to say "itchy nose") often scrunch up their faces, like a bunny, to try to alleviate the discomfort.
The sneeze: Sneezing frequently, and sometimes quietly, is common with allergies. Allergy sneezes are an attempt to remove allergens from the nose. Sneezes from colds tend to be loud, deep, and infrequent, attempting to clear the bronchial congestion down in the lungs.
Unfortunately, the list of symptoms is a bit longer, so keep reading.
There are so many ways to get your sweat on. Don't let boredom keep you from working out. Try something new and make every workout a new adventure.
Don't let those tired excuses get between you and a good workout.
Trainer Andrea Orbeck helps keep Heidi Klum and many other Victoria's Secret models in runway shape, and now she can help you get ready to walk the aisle. Andrea created this 10-minute workout to target all the areas a bride-to-be wants to tone. Even if you're not prepping for your wedding, this workout will work your arms, legs, and abs. Grab a set of dumbbells, and get ready to sweat.
Let's be honest: crunches aren't the most exciting of exercises. And they're not always the most effective ab exercise anyway. If you're bored with your sit-up routine, here are 20 fun and effective ways to mix up your workout and tone your mid-section!
Let's be honest: crunches aren't the most exciting of exercises. And they're not always the most effective ab exercise anyway. If you're bored with your sit-up routine, here are 20 fun and effective ways to mix up your workout and tone your midsection!
Trainer Andrea Orbeck helps keep Heidi Klum and many other Victoria's Secret models in runway shape, and now she can help you get ready to walk the aisle. Andrea created this 10-minute workout to target all the areas a bride-to-be wants to tone. Even if you're not prepping for your wedding, this workout will work your arms, legs, and abs. Grab a set of dumbbells, and get ready to sweat.
Last night in NYC, we hosted a live Class FitSugar event with celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser of AKT InMotion. Over 150 of our readers joined us in a lovely loft space in Manhattan for an intense workout and refreshing cocktails — made with antioxidant-rich ingredients, of course! We hope to host more of these live Class FitSugar events, so stay tuned!
We streamed the high-octane dance cardio workout live, so you all could join in at home. If you missed it, here's the 35-minute live workout for you to try. Get a taste of how Anna trains her celeb clients Kelly Ripa and Sarah Jessica Parker — it's full-on dance and beyond fun. The workout begins with an active warmup of plank jacks on the floor. Press play and get ready to sweat.
Don't let those tired excuses get between you and a good workout.
If you have a stability ball, then we have six moves you need to try. This simple fitness prop makes classic exercises like crunches and push-ups much more effective, since keeping the ball stable forces you to work harder. And in this case, working harder is working smarter. 
Keep reading for more details.
In case you were thinking of skipping today's sweat session, here are some words to fuel your workout.
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You are what you eat. At least, that's the old adage. It's also one I believe in — what you put into your body has a big effect on how you feel. There are foods that fight fat and detox foods. There are even foods that help you sleep better and look fresher. Adding to the list of foods that fuel with a purpose are foods that help ease pain. Whether it's a headache, post-workout soreness, or an injury, these foods will help ease the pain away in a totally natural way.
Just when you thought burpees couldn't get any better, we're here to show you a new variation using one of our favorite fitness tools, the BOSU. Check out this variation of the classic exercise from Equinox trainer Lauren Fairbanks. Adding a little instability to the push-up forces the core to work more, as does lifting the unwieldy BOSU overhead. To work the middle even more, Lauren adds in a twist after the push-up. Feel your heart rate rise as you challenge every body part with this move.
1. Come into a deep squat holding the BOSU at chest level.
2. Place the ball side of the BOSU on the ground, then jump or walk your legs back to a plank position.
